In South Africa’s challenging economic environment, where unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, recruiting the right talent is more complicated than it might initially seem. With a larger pool of job…
The President of the Republic of South Africa has recently proclaimed that the Employment Equity Amendment Act No.4 of 2022 (EEAA) shall come into operation on 1 January 2025. Image…
There is mounting foreign case law providing both employers and artificial intelligence (AI) developers with food for thought as South Africa ushered in the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework 2024…
It has been over two years since the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code) took effect. The Code sought to shine…
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, leaders in businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of diversity in the workplace, and rightly so. Image source: rawpixel – 123RF.com A diverse workforce is…
22 Apr 2024 The Labour Court’s recent landmark ruling in the case of Connor v Lexisnexis [2024] has changed the rule book when it comes to disregarding jobs applicants based on criminal…
8 Feb 2024 The rapid advancement of AI and online recruitment tools have given the job hunting process a total makeover, while creating a new set of challenges and opportunities…
A quick glance at global unemployment rates will routinely reveal that South Africa has the highest jobless population in the world. Digging a little deeper, one will find that unemployed…
By Lyndy van den Barselaar 8 Jan 2024 The world of work is in a complex state as we enter 2024. The lockdown-driven work-from-home requirement has shifted to hybrid or a…
The duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees was underscored in a recent Labour Court judgment. The court emphasised the necessity of proactive disclosure to employers,…
